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Article Abstract:

The Saudi Arabian government has introduced investment-friendly reforms to entice foreigners to do business in the kingdom. It has already deregulated the commercial sector, privatized the public sector and liberalized the financial sector. Saudi Arabia has a formidable financial system that can satisfy the investment and financial requirements of its burgeoning private sector. Moreover, it has cultivated efficient transport networks, regulatory framework, telecommunications, industrial bases and other commercial infrastructure. Foreign investors are also being enticed with concessions and incentives as well as simplified foreign investment rules and procedures. The need to create jobs, attract foreign investments and diversify the economy should ensure the continued efforts of the government to foster a foreigner-friendly economy.

Netiquette for beginners: Minding your manners is as important in cyberspace as it is in more conventional spheres

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New etiquette rules catering for email, internet telephony and video conferencing, have emerged. Communicating by email should be no different to writing a letter on a company letterhead, and emails should have some of the structure of a normal business letter. When communicating on-line in real time, senders should give adequate time for recipients to respond, and it is important not to attach files over over 50K. Flaming has emerged as a way of expressing strongly-held opinions, but the perpetuation of flame wars is forbidden by good etiquette.

Over the hump?

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Local businesses in Libya are prospering in spite of the diplomatic isolation and trade sanctions imposed since the 1980s. International accountants are increasingly identifying investment opportunities as Libya starts to trade with European and other African countries.